Tyler Adams Makes Bold ‘Best Midfielder’ Admission After Overcoming ‘Adversity’ Ahead of USMNT’s Copa America Opener

Tyler Adams is one big name to watch out for in the USMNT, as they aim to chase glory in the Copa America on home soil. What makes the 25-year-old a vital force is his story of redemption. After a season with a reckless hamstring problem, Adams emerged as America’s hero in the CONCACAF Nations League final in March with a decisive goal. Besides his game-changing skill set, the AFC Bournemouth midfielder also shows intense faith in himself, which might come in handy in the coveted Copa America tournament.

As per the Instagram handle USMNT only, Tyler Adams said, “When I’m healthy and playing consistently… I’m one of the best midfielders at what I do in the world,” via Daily Mail. Though the USMNT captain has seen significantly less action during the 2023-24 season, he proved he is among the best midfielders in the games he played for club and country.

During the injury-ridden 23-24 season, Adams played the whole 90 minutes only in one game. And boy, that was one for the books. The 25-year-old went box-to-box for Bournemouth during that tie against Everton, as if he never contracted a hamstring injury. After that, the US star was rightly rewarded with a player of the match honor. Reflecting on this poetic comeback, the Bournemouth superstar highlighted how adversities equipped him for greatness, in a recent interview.

Tyler Adams is no fan of a life without adversities

Apart from his best midfielder claim, Tyler Adams revealed more of his hard-boiled mentality in a recent interview. “I don’t have to prove anything to anybody but myself. I know what I’m capable of… without adversity in your career, you won’t be anything,” said Adams, as compiled by GOAL. After his heroics at the CONCACAF Nations League final, Adams has surely cemented his place in the US Squad as one of its most dependable players.

Tyler Adams and the US will face Bolivia in their Copa America opener on Sunday. Thereafter, the American side plays Panama and Uruguay to complete the group stage ties. Speaking of the preparation for the Copa, Adams stated that he was confident to give his best at home. Furthermore, the 25-year-old has ensured to have a healthy pre-season schedule to make the best of the tournament in America.

The last time the US hosted the Copa, they went to the semi-finals to lose against Argentina in 2016. Now is a chance for them to try to go all the way. With players like Adams in the mix, that is no distant dream for the Americans.